East Dorset Urban vs Wilton Rural

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    East Dorset Urban Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Wilton Rural Wiltshire Police

      East Dorset Urban vs Wilton Rural Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      East Dorset Urban
      Dorset Police
      2,286 crimes / 12m
      ↓38% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Wilton Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      202 crimes / 12m
      ↓11% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Dorset Urban
      B Wilton Rural
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,286
      202
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,684
      227
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38%
      ↓11%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Dorset Urban
      B Wilton Rural
      Violent Crime
      791 ↓37%
      57 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      584 ↓24%
      25 ↓40%
      Other Theft
      156 ↓47%
      15 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      101 ↓52%
      18 ↓18%
      Burglary
      94 ↓40%
      25 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      191 ↓42%
      44 ↑52%
      Drugs
      27 ↓40%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      112 ↓53%
      7 ↓36%
      Robbery
      11 ↑10%
      0
      Shoplifting
      164 ↓43%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓69%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓41%
      7 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Dorset Urban safer than Wilton Rural?

      East Dorset Urban has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,286 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilton Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 202 crimes. Wilton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Dorset Urban vs Wilton Rural?

      East Dorset Urban shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wilton Rural shows -11% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Dorset Urban and Wilton Rural?

      In East Dorset Urban, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (791 incidents). In Wilton Rural, it is Violent Crime (57 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Dorset Urban and Wilton Rural?

      East Dorset Urban recorded 584 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilton Rural recorded 25. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in East Dorset Urban vs Wilton Rural?

      Violent crime in East Dorset Urban totalled 791 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 57 in Wilton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Dorset Urban and Wilton Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Dorset Urban recorded 3,684 crimes (now 2,286, a change of -38%). Wilton Rural recorded 227 crimes previously (now 202, -11%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Dorset Urban and Wilton Rural?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. East Dorset Urban has a resolution rate of 0% and Wilton Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Dorset Urban and Wilton Rural?

      East Dorset Urban falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Wilton Rural is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare East Dorset Urban and Wilton Rural?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see East Dorset Urban or Wilton Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Dorset Urban and Wilton Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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